Beinn Tharsuinn, Strath Rusdale

Height	692m
Prominence	353m
Meaning	transverse mountain
Lists	Fionas, 114
Location	Easter Ross, Loch Broom to Easter Ross
Grid Ref	NH606792
Lat/Lon	57.78146, -4.34531

Rising between the Cromarty and Dornoch Firths, Beinn Tharsuinn is the highest of the surrounding rolling hills. Flanked by two wind farms, the hill's shape and structure alone might suggest a rather uninspiring ascent. However, an estate track on its western flank allows for quick progress, leading to the hill's broad crest where the views open up dramatically across the Highlands.

On dry days, the intricate network of peat hags near the summit provides unexpectedly enjoyable underfoot conditions, making the traverse between the southern and northern tops a pleasure. Once away from the influence of the wind farms, the terrain becomes pathless and remote, offering a sense of solitude and requiring good navigation skills across the open, higher ground.

Routes up Beinn Tharsuinn

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Beinn Tharsuinn from Strath Rusdale
	A quick ascent via an estate track leads to Beinn Tharsuinn's wide summit ridge, where expansive Northern Highland views and a quiet, pathless traverse await. Peaks : 1 Fiona/Graham Ascent : 560m (1840ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4hr

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